film festivals

[hightreason]

I'm sure this topic had to have been touched on here before, but here it is. I want to submit my short super 8 film to festivals and I have no idea where to begin. I have checked filmfestivals.com and, even though it has a large database of festivals, their site is not designed such that I can easily search through them based on topic and location... or entry deadlines. It's very painstaking. Does anyone have any advice on festivals, entering festivals, finding festivals, etc etc. I want all the advice I can get so please everyone reply! : ) My film will probably be between 5 and 8 minutes depending on how editing goes. It's slightly experimental in subject matter and I will finish on video, probably digibeta for the final piece but can dub to other formats. Would be willing to make a film print if the festival looks really promising.

[8th Man]

Try looking at all the specifically S8 sites and look for festival info there. There is often talk of the "flicker" super 8 festival in L.A. as well as one in Echo Park. Pick up an independent filmmaker magazine and check the pages on festivals and they'll often say what formats they take. Many will want to see a video copy to view first anyway.
You'll find what you are looking for if you keep looking.

[chas_ucla]

Do multiple web searches, start bookmarking sites, leave your name on web lists and you'll soon find yourself with a ton of info.